Thank you sir

Glad it was helpful! good luck!

Go for it! I bet you can do it! I just throw out the three days so people won't get in a rush or try to do it over the weekend and then not be able to get to work on Monday because they don't have their car back together. I think it is is reasonable to do in 2 days

Thats great! congrats on your swap!

Sorry but Honestly I have no idea. The software/canbus system for the MK 5 is kind of a nightmare. I really don't know if you can recode the MK5 TDI ECU. I have a MK 5 TDI but it came as a manual so I haven't had to try recoding it. Maybe try asking on VW vortex?

Great to hear! glad they were helpful

Well thank you! The DSG is actually a really nice transmission. I bet you are gonna love it. Saw your post on FB, it’s is a cool blue! Have fun with your build!

YES I DO! LOL. So I buy another $500 car for parts for the first $500 car...then decide I like that one too so I have to buy another one for parts for the second one etc etc

EXACTLY! I bought the entire swap from a guy and watched him take it all out...I have everything down to the pedals/starter for $400!

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful

Haha, well Ive never stapled my butt (on purpose) or pooped in a Lowes toilet display but I'll take it as a compliment! LOL

That can be tricky buying someone else's unfinished project. Even when they do a good job, it can be challenging figuring out exactly what they did or didn't get done. As far as your keys go, getting a fob programmed to unlock the doors on your ignition key is one way to tackle it. If you take it to the dealer, they can get you new lock core for the door that matches your ignition key. Might want to get one for the rear hatch also. Not sure how much they charge though

@@hestermannmotorwerks I'm almost done with figuring it out all thanks to you. I really appreciate all the hard work that YOU put into making these videos. God bless man

some axles have a nut and some have a bolt. The nut style is more common. should be fairly easy to find.

if you do a google search or Amazon search for your exhaust OD and add "exhaust coupler" you'll find some options. Here is an example for 3 inch. These are the style I prefer. Just ensure you get one for the size of your exhaust. www.amazon.com/dp/B078TZCMX5/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_IT2OFbZ03MMH3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Awesome good luck! The car will feel more powerful and more responsive !

@@hestermannmotorwerks And tips since I bought a tdi manual for my tdi auto, my car currently has 113k god bless but its an auto, the manual transmission I got was at 291k , and was wondering if you could possible link some wiring diagrams that would make it easier when I'm at that part, transmission came out in the donor car with a little but of fight left in her but I'm one step closer to being complete :) p.s. your video motivated me to do this since I've wanted to do this for the last 2 years

I highly recommend a TDI trans for correct gearing. You can physically bolt on and use a 2.0 or a 1.8t trans but unless you are trying to adjust gearing for another modification (maybe really big wheels) I think you will be disappointed with the gearing. You can use the trans of a BEW or an ALH engine and it will be perfect.

double check that you bypassed the clutch pedal switch correctly. It needs the ground to complete the circuit.

we don't have the Sharan in the US so Im really not familiar with it. It also will depend on what the engine is and what the transmission was. If it is a TDI (BEW or BRM or maybe even the BHM) you should be able to get the ECU recoded to manual transmission by anyone that has VCDS or a similar code reading system. If it is one of the gas (petrol) engines, you have to get the ECU recoded by someone with EEPROM capabilities or swap the ECU. That could be the reason for loss of power but if it has been driving fine before and now is just having the power loss problem, then it isn't the ECU coding. The accelerator pedal issue could be lack of good ground to the engine. I would first try taking the grounding cable off the transmission, cleaning it very well then reinstalling it. It should be on the top forward bolt of the transmission. If it isn't there, then you will have to follow it from the battery negative cable. It should go down to a bolt under the battery tray where it bolts to the body, then continue over to the engine. Common for people to forget the engine/transmission connection when reinstalling a transmission. It attaches in a different place on A/T vs M/T. Make sure it it is making a good connection. Poor grounds will do all kinds of weird stuff!

@@hestermannmotorwerks thank you for the help and yes its 1.9 tdi i noticed the loss of the power since day one and the seller told me it's the turbo needs to be replaced turns out the turbo was just fine .. i will try to record the ecu as it's still shows as an A/T this might me be the main issue

You need a 1.8t ecu to run the 1.8T.

I have a friend who said you can use the same ecu and cluster if you jumper a few things on the harness to get the speedo to work.

Watch video #2 in this series for the wiring

Mechanically its similar but the electronics/wiring is more complicated. Doing an AWD conversion is possible but you will need a lot of parts and you may have to do some sheet metal fabrication. The floor pans on the AWD models are different to allow space for the driveshaft and rear differential. The fuel tank is different also for the same reason

That’s what video #2 is all about!

I like the 6 speeds (02M) but they are more expensive and the clutch and flywheel and the axles are more expensive also. The 02J 5 speed is a little more robust though so if you are going to build a high horsepower engine, you might want to consider the 5 speed. The VR6 transmissions are different than the other engines. The bolt pattern is different on the VR6 but both the 12 v and the 24V are the same as far as transmission pattern. So any VR6 trans will work for either of them.

Yes the 2000 trans will work fine. And your wiring will be easier in your swap, you won’t have to mess with the whole VSS circuit just swap connector at the transmission

@@hestermannmotorwerks That sounds good thank you very much. It is gonna be the project of my life...

Yes it should be really similar. I don't know for a fact but would guess the 109 relay wiring is identical. The ECU is probably different pin numbers and color codes though.

yes you will have different electronics. You have an 01M auto which is actually easier. You won't have to do any thing with the VSS circuit because the 01M has a speed sensor in the same place as the 02J. Just switch it over. Other than that I would recommend a Bentley manual.

you might have to do a little research about gearing but basically the TDI trans will be geared too long for the gas engine. The car will feel low on power. Ever accidentally used the next gear up when driving? Started from a light in 2nd type thing. Maybe not quite as bad as that but it will feel like that. Good news for you is the TDI trans are usually in high demand. You should be able to sell the TDI trans for more than what a gasser trans will cost

Should be pretty close but the electronics are significantly different in MK5s vs MK4s so you may have some issues there

The speed sensor wiring is kinda confusing. I would guess that it is missing a link somewhere but your friend may have done all the wiring correctly. It is possible the sensor (or even the connector) is bad. I haven't seen a sensor go bad though. RPM and all the other gauges get their input from different places so that really has nothing to do with the speed circuit

@@hesty32 :(

It all depends on buyers in your area. Right now the used car market is fairly high in my area but I couldn't give you a value that is accurate in your area. Put up an ad with what you want for it and see what happens!

yes beetle is almost exactly the same

I swapped an ALH into a mk1 rabbit pickup.my approach was to just take as much harness as I could and put it in the MK1. If that is your approach while you have the harness out, I’d make the wiring corrections. Then you can pull out all the wiring you don’t need anymore making the install a little cleaner. Don’t for get the fuel boost pump on the BEW

@@hestermannmotorwerks I'm kind of cheating and sending my harness off to s&p auto from both the mk4 and mk1, they have a whole conversion kit from mounts to wiring. My only problem is I trying to swap from an auto tdi to a manual tdi. Trying to figure out what transmission to get and where I can find one because there like candy and gone as soon as there listed lol

Yes it is just a post for the big cable and the signal wire connector is the same

yes there is and I do recommend replacing that with a new one instead of a junkyard one if you can afford to! Also called a throwout bearing.

Yes and that PD130 6 speed is a great trans!

It kind of looks like a big C with one leg folded in a bit. About 10 inches from end to end

This particular car, several shift solenoids were going bad. A new valve body and solenoids would have fixed it but the owner wanted a 6 speed. The mk4 era automatics are not the best. They can be fine transmissions but need to be serviced every 40k or so and most people don’t do that.

Blake Idziak at "The Dub Shop" in Ocala fl. on face book: facebook.com/The-Dub-Shop-314755221877423/ Shoot him a PM on FB

The TDI ECUs can be reprogrammed with VCDS but the 1.8, VR6 and 2.0 ecus won’t save. It has to be reprogrammed thru the EEPROM. Many Tuners can do that for you. I use Blake Idziak in Ocala FL. You can send him the ECU via mail. He is usually pretty quick to get it done and back in the mail to you. You can find him on Facebook as “The Dub Shop” facebook.com/The-Dub-Shop-314755221877423/

I usually get the immo defeat done at the same time

So had the ECU coded to 02J via eeprom by a tuning shop. Prior to this I was getting communication error codes for both the ECU & TCU. Since the coding those error codes are no longer an issue. However my GTI is equipped with an Anti Slip Regulation switch which is currently not functional. I believe it is causing another communication error with the ABS system. The code is generic so I assume I may need to do some more wiring. Any experience with this?

@@brettgrande8992 Ive have had ASR issues but not as a direct result of a trans swap. most common reason is a sensor not reading a wheel magnet. Can be a bad sensor, damaged doing a wheel bearing, or built up metal shavings from someone that goes to the metal on brake pads lol. I have seen a couple that were broken wires from forgetting to unplug them when removing the hub. . I think this issue is not related to your ECU programming. I'd check sensors and wires carefully before spending too much time tracking down ECU signals.

@@hestermannmotorwerks thank you and stay tuned!

That really one of the major points in the video. Can be any where from $1000 to $5000.

Im not 100% sure on the 1.8T ECU wiring between a Jetta and Beetle. Other than that you have everything you need

you are probably better off just getting the Jetta ECU reprogramed so you don't have to worry about the IMMO anyway.

@@hestermannmotorwerks If I’m just going race car I really don’t need the speed sensor and the reverse lights so I don’t even have to cut into the wiring harness right

artdeco101010 yeah that’s what I think! Love my TDIs ! Bought plenty of autos that didn’t work and swapped em to manuals

Hestermann Motorwerks I have a 2003 vow TDI golf with a 4speed auto, can I swap it to a 6speed manual swap easily? because my highway gearing is really bad it’s Reving at 3300rpm at 90mph and drinking fuel

thats the best way to do it. You know you have al the parts! and you have some extras of other stuff

All depends on your state. Here in Florida it doesn’t matter. In CA it might not pass smog test even if everything else is good cuz they might say it’s been tampered with

you can email me on my work email andrew@hestermannmotorwerks.com

it all depends on where you are and how much you get new. If you get a new clutch, that will cost you a few hundred. But you can buy a wrecked car for $500 and get everything you need if you don't mind using used.

Ive done that several times!

awesome! glad it was helpful and your swap went well! You may have to bleed the clutch, drive it for a couple days then bleed it again. It can be a bit of a pain

@@hestermannmotorwerks Finally drove it tonight, think there is still a bit of air in the clutch line but she boosts along beautifully 😍 Only issue now is I have no speedo anymore and a VSS code, so will do some diagnosis there